January 17

We cannot take the teaching that if a believer remains steadfast till the end of his life he will be the means of the spiritual awakening of all his ancestors too literally, especially as it is only reported, and not in an authenticated form. However, we can be assured that the true and faithful believer will be in a much better position to intercede for his ancestors, and aid in their development than if he were not spiritually enlightened." (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, December 12, 1942; compilation: ‘Lights of Guidance’)